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| The PCG's booth won the 'Merit Award for Unique Feature' |
The Philippine Consulate has won a merit award for its booth display at the Hong Kong Flower Show which ended today, Mar 23, while a Philippines-based organization won a similar award.
The PCG’s display which was done in collaboration
with the United Architects of the Philippines Hong Kong chapter was handed the “Merit
Award for Unique Feature.”
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The display, which featured a Philippine “balangay”,
a colorful, colonial-era boat side-by-side with a Chinese junk, was meant to
symbolize the 50th anniversary of the establishment of
Philippines-China diplomatic relations.
The flowers used for the display were the
everlasting which is mainly grown in Baguio; cosmos, which is the featured flower for this
year’s Flower Show; as well as aster, chrysanthemum, begonia, million bells,
kalachoes and daisies. A bonsai tree completed the display.
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| Blue Grass Project Philippines won Merit Award for Design Excellence |
The other winner was the Blue Grass Project
Philippines, which on the “Merit Award for Design Excellence” for its flower
displays which appeared to float on air.
Another participant from the Philippines was the
World Flower Council (Philippines chapter) which showcased a profusion of
orchids in various colors.
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Named as Grand Winner for Unique Feature was the
Pakistan Consulate General’s booth which was turned into a pebbled garden with walls
showing the country’s scenic attractions, and its world-famous rug being used
as a centerpiece.
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| Pakistan PCG's display won the Grand Award for Unique Feature |
As in years past, the Tinikling dance by Filipino migrant workers, some of whom did the intricate footwork with bamboo poles while blindfolded, was a big hit.
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HK Flower Show 2025 with the theme “Ablaza With
Glory” opened on Mar 14, and drew an estimated 650,000 visitors.
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| The Philippine contingent at the Flower Show |
More than 400,000 flowers mostly imported from abroad, were used by 238 organizations which took part in the annual event organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
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